Program Overview

CRI1111 Criminology

Overview

This course is a core or elective course for students enrolled in the Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice, as well as Law and Arts programs. It introduces students to concepts related to crime and criminology and allows them to acquire an academic understanding of these areas. This foundational course is designed to develop students' knowledge and comprehension of crime and criminology and apply their learning to contemporary problems.

Staffing

• Course Coordinator: Eric Wilson

Requisites

• Enrolment is not permitted in CRI1111 if LAW3471 has been previously completed.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Describe how crime is defined and measured.
2. Understand, explain, and critique a number of criminological theories.
3. Describe the historical contexts of some of the major theories that have influenced criminological thought.
4. Explain the main features associated with different crime types.
5. Apply criminological theory to explain crime problems.
6. Develop and apply problem-solving, communication, time management, and organisational skills.

Topics

1. | Defining crime. | 5.00
2. | Measuring crime. | 5.00
3. | Understanding crime types. | 40.00
4. | Criminological theories. | 50.00

Text and Materials Required

• White, Robert D., Haines, Fiona, Asquith, Nicole L 2017, Crime and Criminology , Oxford University Press, Melbourne, Vic.
• Additional required readings for the course will be made available through the course StudyDesk where applicable.

Student Workload Expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week, including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment Details

• Approach | Type | Description | Group
  • Assessment | Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes
    ---|---|---|---|---|---
  • Assignments | Written | Case Study | No | 15 | 3,4,6
  • Assignments | Written | Research (paper) | No | 30 | 2,4,5,6
  • Assignments | Written | Online forums | No | 20 | 1,2,4,6
  • Assignments | Written | Quiz | No | 35 | 1,4,5,6

Course Details

• Semester 2, 2023
• Toowoomba On-campus
• Units: 1
• School or Department: School of Law and Justice
• Grading basis: Graded
• Course fee schedule: Not specified